Newport or J Street or Tidelands this Sat? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

AlwaysFishing · 10-03-2019, 11:43 AM

I am totally new at kayak fishing. I mean like never fish on a kayak or ever own one. I just purchased one from OEX Sunset Beach and will be picking it up today.
May I tag along? I am from Long Beach by the 91 freeway. Thx.

Amish Ed · 10-03-2019, 08:54 PM

We're meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak?

Amish Ed · 10-03-2019, 08:55 PM

My son and I are meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak?

AlwaysFishing · 10-03-2019, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

My son and I are meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak?

Hi yes I picked up my Topwater 120 PDL today. I will definitely be seeing you there. I don't yet have a whole lot of gears so I will be going light. What sort of bait should I be bringing? I have some plastics like Gulp Alive and big hammer. Should I bring frozen squid or shrimp?
Thanks again for the invite.

Amish Ed · 10-03-2019, 10:28 PM

Nice ride you have and getting it from Andy is a great choice too. As far as setups and baits? Light line, like 6-12lb. There will be no water movement, so the bite will most likely be tough. I'll be fishing 3/8 lead heads and 4-5" slender profile baits. A 3" could be good too. Colors? Baitfish patterns in medium to light/clear colors. Reds, browns, and oranges. And white and/or chartreuse.

For the head and bait styles. I use Warbaits Slayer heads, Coolbaits Down Under Spin, and Caivo underspins. Bait styles are varied: creature baits, swimbaits, grubs, flukes, and even a couple worms.

Scent can make a big difference too. I use Hot Sauce, Uni Butter is good, as well as the Pro-cure scents.

That's what i use. Whatever you have that seems to fit, bring it.

I don't use live or dead bait for bass, but both shrimp and squid work. I'd probably give the nod to shrimp.

AlwaysFishing · 10-04-2019, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Nice ride you have and getting it from Andy is a great choice too. As far as setups and baits? Light line, like 6-12lb. There will be no water movement, so the bite will most likely be tough. I'll be fishing 3/8 lead heads and 4-5" slender profile baits. A 3" could be good too. Colors? Baitfish patterns in medium to light/clear colors. Reds, browns, and oranges. And white and/or chartreuse.

For the head and bait styles. I use Warbaits Slayer heads, Coolbaits Down Under Spin, and Caivo underspins. Bait styles are varied: creature baits, swimbaits, grubs, flukes, and even a couple worms.

Scent can make a big difference too. I use Hot Sauce, Uni Butter is good, as well as the Pro-cure scents.

That's what i use. Whatever you have that seems to fit, bring it.

I don't use live or dead bait for bass, but both shrimp and squid work. I'd probably give the nod to shrimp.

Yes Andy was very helpful getting everything I need and setting it up. He was very patient with all my newbie questions.

Thank you so much for all the info. I will bring most of what I have current.
See you tomorrow.

Iceman · 10-04-2019, 08:16 AM

Oh cool, did not know you were talking about Ed.................you guys should slay em! Looking forward to the report! and thanks!

Iceman · 10-04-2019, 08:20 AM

Where is Lower Castways Park?

10-03-2019, 11:43 AM	#1
AlwaysFishing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: On the water Posts: 198	Total newbie I am totally new at kayak fishing. I mean like never fish on a kayak or ever own one. I just purchased one from OEX Sunset Beach and will be picking it up today. May I tag along? I am from Long Beach by the 91 freeway. Thx.

10-03-2019, 08:54 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	We're meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-03-2019, 08:55 PM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	My son and I are meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-03-2019, 10:28 PM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Nice ride you have and getting it from Andy is a great choice too. As far as setups and baits? Light line, like 6-12lb. There will be no water movement, so the bite will most likely be tough. I'll be fishing 3/8 lead heads and 4-5" slender profile baits. A 3" could be good too. Colors? Baitfish patterns in medium to light/clear colors. Reds, browns, and oranges. And white and/or chartreuse. For the head and bait styles. I use Warbaits Slayer heads, Coolbaits Down Under Spin, and Caivo underspins. Bait styles are varied: creature baits, swimbaits, grubs, flukes, and even a couple worms. Scent can make a big difference too. I use Hot Sauce, Uni Butter is good, as well as the Pro-cure scents. That's what i use. Whatever you have that seems to fit, bring it. I don't use live or dead bait for bass, but both shrimp and squid work. I'd probably give the nod to shrimp. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-04-2019, 08:16 AM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Oh cool, did not know you were talking about Ed.................you guys should slay em! Looking forward to the report! and thanks! __________________

10-04-2019, 08:20 AM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Where is Lower Castways Park? __________________